The Standalone Controller Series within the Commander Ecosystem provides a family of fully integrated motion controllers designed for precise, multi-axis control with minimal system integration effort. Built on the proven Commander motion control core, these controllers combine high-performance motion capability with flexible communication options and standalone program execution.

All standalone controllers support USB and RS-485 communication and can execute downloaded programs independently of a host system, making them ideal for embedded and distributed motion applications. Mechanical and electrical specifications are provided in each product manual, while command structure and operational behavior are common across the Commander platform and documented in the main Commander reference materials.

CMD-4EX-SA — 4-Axis Standalone Motion Controller 

The CMD-4EX-SA is a next-generation 4-axis stepper/servo standalone programmable motion controller based on the Commander core (CMD-4CR). It is designed for applications requiring coordinated multi-axis control with reduced integration complexity.

The CMD-4EX-SA is available with multiple top board configurations:

• TBB / TBS: Controller-only configurations (no integrated motor drivers)
• TBD: Controller with integrated stepper motor drivers

These options allow users to select the appropriate level of system integration based on application requirements.

Jump to the CMD-4EX-SA manual

Migrating from the PMX-4EX-SA controller, see the Migration Quick Guide.


CMD-2EX-SA — 2-Axis Standalone Motion Controller

The CMD-2EX-SA is a 2-axis standalone motion controller designed for applications that require compact, high-performance motion control without integrated motor drivers. It delivers full Commander functionality in a simplified, easy-to-integrate form factor.

This controller is best suited for systems utilizing external drives while maintaining access to the Commander command set and standalone execution capability.

Jump to the CMD-2EX-SA manual

Migrating from the PMX-2EX-SA controller, see the Migration Quick Guide.


CMD-2ED-SA — 2-Axis Standalone Controller with Integrated Drivers

The CMD-2ED-SA is a 2-axis standalone motion controller with integrated stepper motor drivers, providing a compact, all-in-one solution for motion systems.

By combining controller and driver functionality in a single unit, the CMD-2ED-SA reduces component count, simplifies system design, and accelerates deployment for stepper-based applications.

Jump to the CMD-2ED-SA manual

Migrating from the PMX-2ED-SA controller, see the Migration Quick Guide